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mejillón

Mytilus edulis

Least Concern

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El mejillón común (Mytilus edulis) está clasificado como Preocupación Menor (LC) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Ampliamente distribuido y abundante en su área de distribución, con poblaciones estables y sin preocupaciones de conservación inmediatas.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Mytilus edulis (mejillón)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mejillón

French moule comestible

German Gemeine Miesmuschel

Portuguese mexilhao

Russian midiya

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mejillón mediterráneo

Mytilus galloprovincialis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mejillón?

The scientific name of mejillón is Mytilus edulis. It belongs to the genus Mytilus.

What is the conservation status of mejillón?

mejillón (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mejillón live?

mejillón is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey.

What family does mejillón belong to?

mejillón (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the genus Mytilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

Is mejillón endangered?

No, mejillón (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does mejillón belong to?

mejillón (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of mejillón?

The closest relatives of mejillón in the genus Mytilus include mejillón mediterráneo, Northern blue mussel.